Glance
[glɑːns] or [ɡlæns]
Definition
(noun.) a quick look.
(verb.) hit at an angle.
(verb.) throw a glance at; take a brief look at; 'She only glanced at the paper'; 'I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting'.
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Definition
(n.) A sudden flash of light or splendor.
(n.) A quick cast of the eyes; a quick or a casual look; a swift survey; a glimpse.
(n.) An incidental or passing thought or allusion.
(n.) A name given to some sulphides, mostly dark-colored, which have a brilliant metallic luster, as the sulphide of copper, called copper glance.
(v. i.) To shoot or emit a flash of light; to shine; to flash.
(v. i.) To strike and fly off in an oblique direction; to dart aside. "Your arrow hath glanced".
(v. i.) To look with a sudden, rapid cast of the eye; to snatch a momentary or hasty view.
(v. i.) To make an incidental or passing reflection; to allude; to hint; -- often with at.
(v. i.) To move quickly, appearing and disappearing rapidly; to be visible only for an instant at a time; to move interruptedly; to twinkle.
(v. t.) To shoot or dart suddenly or obliquely; to cast for a moment; as, to glance the eye.
(v. t.) To hint at; to touch lightly or briefly.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Glitter, gleam.[2]. Glimpse, transitory view, rapid look.
v. n. [1]. Glitter, gleam, shine.[2]. Flit, dart, snatch a momentary look.[3]. Dart aside, fly off obliquely.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See GAZE]
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Definition
n. a sudden shoot of light: a darting of the eye: a momentary view: a term applied to minerals exhibiting a pseudo-metallic lustre.—v.i. to dart a ray of light or splendour: to snatch a momentary view: to fly off obliquely: to make a passing allusion.—v.t. to dart suddenly or obliquely: to hint.—n. Glance′-coal any hard coal like anthracite so called from its metallic lustre.—adv. Glanc′ingly.
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Examples
- The boy's eyes had lighted with pleasure as I spoke, and I saw him glance from his rusty trappings to the magnificence of my own. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- The salesman nodded and shot a questioning glance at my companion. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Selden, catching the glance, wondered what part Miss Bart had played in organizing the entertainment. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Once the grotesqueness of the situation accepted, she had seen at a glance that it was the safest in which Dorset could find himself. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- We shall see,' returned the old gentleman with a searching glance. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- To complete her confusion, she saw Belle nudge Annie, and both glance from her to Laurie, who, she was happy to see, looked unusually boyish and shy. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Monsieur curled his lip, gave me a vicious glance of the eye, and strode to his estrade. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Mr. Bumble wiped from his forehead the perspiration which his walk had engendered, glanced complacently at the cocked hat, and smiled. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Holmes glanced at it, raised his eyebrows, and handed it over to me. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Gerald glanced at the glasses of the other two. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- He glanced down the passage behind him. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- We merely glanced at it and were ready for home. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Quietly she stole toward the entrance and glanced within. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I glanced at my companion, and finding that he had already risen and was ready to depart, thanked them for what they had told me, and took my leave. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Look at them, glancing at the sleepers on the ground. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Our acquaintance looked surprised, and then, glancing down, he began to laugh. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- I think that this should do, said he, glancing into the glass above the fireplace. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- This is not quite correct, however, he added, glancing over the document. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- Glancing towards Mr and Mrs Boffin, she very slightly raised her eyebrows, as though inquiring of her husband: 'Do I notice anything wrong here? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- I said (glancing at Joe, who stood looking on, motionless), that I supposed I could come directly. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I suppose he saw me glancing about the room in search of some tokens of Shipping, or capital, for he added, In the City. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- The three looked at me, but not distrustfully; I felt there was no suspicion in their glances: there was more of curiosity. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- All flashed indignant or appealing glances at the inexorable Davis, and one passionate lime lover burst into tears. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- A quick blush passed over her fresh young face as Holmes shot one of his keen, questioning glances at her. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- As Sarkoja talked with Zad he cast occasional glances in my direction, while she seemed to be urging him very strongly to some action. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- One night--it was in June, '89--there came a ring to my bell, about the hour when a man gives his first yawn and glances at the clock. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Thereupon the ladies cast indignant glances at Mr. Raddle. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- It appears so, remarked Moore, levelling another of his keen, quiet glances at the discomfited Shirley. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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